faceplate

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Etymology

face +‎ plate

Noun

faceplate (plural faceplates)

  1. A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
    • 1988, Electronic Design (volume 36, issues 1-6, page 124)
      The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic.
  2. A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
  3. A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

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